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So I feel like poopie...I am now 4 weeks out of surgery and I have stopped loosing weight...WTGRRrrr???? I thought it was just a stall, but this long??? And how do I get out of it...When I started eating anything again it just stopped. I am hardly eating anything and yet I'm still not loosing. I'm geting so frustrated. People are telling me that I look great, but I feel like poo. I don't see anything going away. I feel like crying. And it isn't that I'm just not loosing, I go from 268 to 272 and will not move from there. Depending on the numbers that means I'm down still 38-42lbs from when I started, but I am really dissapointed at how I haven't lost anything in more then a week.

Any suggestions on how to get it kick started? I have added in exercise (swimming, tredmill, dancing) at least twice a week until school lets out, then I plan on going ot the gym every day. Maybe tracking what I do eat will help???

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I'm only on pre-op liquid diet, so my advice isn't from experience only what I've read, but walking at least 5 days a week, drinking your Water, and making sure you eat Protein first and veggies next. Don't get frustrated, you have a new stomach, it's a learning process!

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It's a stall honey. I was at one for almost 2 weeks. Just get your Water and Protein in. Your body just caught up and is screaming "what the h*ll are you doing to me?" I'm only a week further than you. It just started back. Don't focus on weight either. I took pics of my stomach during this stall. Took one last night... A huge difference. Your body may change, just not your weight. Hang on.

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@Peach,

First off take a breath. You are doing great! During this journey you will hit stalls, the most important thing to remember is to Keep Going! Increase your Water, and not with additives, definitely track what you eat..my fitness pal works great - watch the carbs and make sure you are eating Protein first then low carb veggies if you have room. Add one more exercise routine if you can to increase that activity level, good for body and mind.

We all go through periods of time where the scale does not move, you may be losing inches and I bet your clothes are not fitting :) so, relax and know the scale, with you pushing through, will move again.

Best to you,

Sandy

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Just a stall! You will be fine and will start losing again! I have had them last 2 weeks. Just keep walking, eating what you are allowed, getting your Protein and your Water in. It will start again, but during the meantime start looking at your body in the mirror everyday and I guarantee you will see some changing going on. Good luck and congrats on your sleevie!! :D

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Frequently after this surgery we don't eat anywhere near what we should be in calories. Our bodies go into starvation mode. Its an evolutionary adaptation that keeps you from dying when times are tough. If you can somehow increase your calories just a bit that may help. You have to convince your body that you aren't starving it (that can be a trick because that is exactly what you are doing). I am 6 weeks out and have only lost 2 lbs in the past 14 days. I hit a 10 day stall and have only lost 1 lb in the past 4 so believe me I know what you mean. This is why I needed the surgery, weight doesn't come off me quickly. It is frustrating, but the good news is, once that pound is gone, it is gone. I know that I will never see it again. In my case, I think my body has gone into starvation mode. I have a lot of Native American in me and that makes weight loss even harder. Their bodies are EXCELLENT for storing fat to help them survive in the cold or when times are lean. Unfortunately, in our society, I don't have to worry about either and that causes weight loss issues. If it makes you feel any better, I am 30 lbs down and not a single person has even noticed. At least you have people commenting on how great you are doing. Look at that as one of your motivators and keep up the good work. If you lost 40 lbs you have literally lost almost a whole lb per day since you started your journey.

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LadyIvy,

Thanks for the post! This is very encouraging. I am going on week 4 with no loss. Well, technically week 3 since I did lose 6 pounds my first week. In another forum a couple people were telling me that something must be wrong with me but I am only eating about 500-600 calories a day. I am getting in the Protein and the liquids. I keep thinking that it is physiologically impossible to not lose! But somehow I am not. We will see what Monday brings. :) Good luck to everyone!

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LadyIvy,

Thanks for the post! This is very encouraging. I am going on week 4 with no loss. Well, technically week 3 since I did lose 6 pounds my first week. In another forum a couple people were telling me that something must be wrong with me but I am only eating about 500-600 calories a day. I am getting in the Protein and the liquids. I keep thinking that it is physiologically impossible to not lose! But somehow I am not. We will see what Monday brings. :) Good luck to everyone!

If you look around the board, you will find people tend to hit a stall right around where you are. You are going to do fine. Keep it up!

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Thanks Ivy. I found more evidence that is is normal for some people to have this 4 to 6 week stall while the body is healing. I guess that's all any of us wants really. Just to know we are normal. :) Phew...:)

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